THE BALK, WF2 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6JS

THE BALK, WF2 6JS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6JS, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WF2 6JS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shay Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Croft with total crimes: 1
  • High Meadows with total crimes: 1

THE BALK, WF2 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.620.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.34250.00%
Burglary54.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.51-33.33%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.81-71.43%
Other theft11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.42133.33%
Vehicle crime44.910.00%
Shoplifting12.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.110.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8150.00%
Burglary12.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-50.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81300.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.210.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 6JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shay Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Oaklands Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Walton Locks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1